Wednesday’s on-and-off rain and winds didn’t stop a crowd of fans, comedians, politicians, and curious passersby from gathering to witness the unveiling of a new sign declaring part of 121st Street George Carlin Way.

Following votes in the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate last week, the bill to lower the New York City speed limit to 25 mph from 30 mph passed and will soon be signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Under the plan, first introduced in September 2013, the DOT will reduce lanes and create medians along Morningside Avenue between 116th and 126th streets in an attempt to reduce traffic speeds and improve safety for pedestrians.

The bus lanes were supposed to be put in use this month, but according to the DOT, work was delayed because recent cold weather made it impossible to apply the paint and other markings needed to establish dedicated bus lanes.

A 24th Precinct police officer who was seriously injured in a car accident while on duty in 2006 has been granted the entirety of the $11,263,944 he was initially awarded by the New York Supreme Court for damages from the city, according to court records.